Posted by Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, believes that Newcastle United has an advantage over his team because they will not be playing in Europe in 2023, unlike Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United who are all vying for the Premier League crown.
In contrast to their competitors, who are still participating in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, Guardiola claims Newcastle is just focused on the Premier League title campaign in 2023.
On the Premier League standings, Man City just leads third-place Newcastle United by two points, while Arsenal leads the log.
Under the leadership of manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle has shocked many observers with their quick development this season.
It’s a great benefit [for Newcastle not competing in Europe], I think so, sure, focusing on one thing, it’s much better,” Guardiola remarked at his pre-match news conference before Man City’s Premier League match against Everton on Saturday night.
They are still competing in the Carabao Cup, but things have improved.
It’s about us, not about Arsenal or Newcastle, he continued. We succeeded in the leagues because we were authentic.